Garcinia Cambogia, also called Malabar tamarind, is the tropical fruit of a small tree native to Southeast Asia which is commonly used as a spice in Thai and Indian cuisine. In the US, however, it’s often sold as a weight loss supplement and an exercise enhancer, and it may be…
Not all fats are created equal. Americans do get plenty of fat in their diets, yet most remain deficient in the important omega 3 essential fatty acids. So, here is your tutorial on why these special fatty acids are important, what foods provide them, and what supplements to choose if…
The colder winter weather makes most people yearn for warm comfort foods. Some comfort foods that many of us grew up on though, may not be the best winter foods to help keep our immune systems strong. Food like casseroles, and warm macaroni and cheese, while comforting, can also be…
You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is! Yet, given today’s hectic lifestyles, it’s no wonder that most people just aren’t giving this important meal the priority it deserves. According to a large survey by Kellogg, more than half of all adults…
Healthy foods make healthy hearts and healthy brains. Keeping your brain healthy, is well, just plain smart, and that’s not to say that keeping your heart healthy isn’t smart too. The good news is that the same diets appear to work for both. Specific diets that seem to achieve both…
Apple cider vinegar is often touted as a cure-all, but is it all that it’s cracked up to be? Although you won’t find much scientific support for the apple cider vinegar detox diet, there may be some health benefits to adding a small amount of this fermented product to your…
Looking for a great moisturizer for your skin care routine? If so, instead of heading to the spa, head straight to your kitchen for natural skin care that’s super easy to whip up. Food is not only good for your body and soul; there’s lots of food that’s good for…
5 Super Herbs To Include In Your Life Long before pharmaceutical companies started researching and creating medicines, people used herb and spices for health, healing, flavoring and food preservation. Emperor Charlemagne, 9th century, said it best: “An herb is a friend of physicians and the praise of cooks.” The usable…
Looking for a little snack that won’t blow your diet? Sometimes you just need a little pick-me-up, especially if you’re working long hours or working out extra hard and find that your lunch isn’t quite keeping you full until supper. If you're a weight watcher, or trying to lose weight, then it’s especially…
Refreshing Cold Breakfast Recipes For Hot Summer Mornings Are you looking for some cold breakfast items to nourish your body yet keep you cool? Sometimes it’s just too hot to cook an omelet or down a bowl of oatmeal, but you still need ample nutrition and protein for building muscle and to keep your tummy…